Welcome

Welcome to the home page of St. Thomas' Church, Werneth, on the Coppice in Oldham.

St. Thomas' is one of many parish churches in the Church of England. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester.

We work closely with the parish of St. Paul, Oldham.

The Notices

Thanks to Michael Moran who has been working around the church on the painting and woodwork.

English Classes restart at 1pm on Thursday 26 September at church.

Harvest Festival // Bring & Share Meal Sunday 6 October. Do feel free to invite friends!

Oldham Youth Service will be running a Youth Club in church from 21 October. We look forward to hosting them.

St. Paul's Coffee Morning The next one is at 10:00 am on Saturday 5th October. All welcome.

School Admissions If you would like forms filling out for your child, please pass the Supplementary Form into Nick, or into the Vestry - but do make sure your child's details are completed on the Supplementary Fom. Thank you.

Children & Young People If you have an interest in working with children and young people, you are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Mission Community at 7:00 pm on Thursday 3 October. Venue: St. Stephen & All Martyrs Church (OL1 3QU)

Can't get to church? Please let the clergy, know if you are aware of someone who can't get to church, and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, or in a Nursing Home.

Experience Christmas 2024

Experience Christmas 2024

Groups of children from local schools will be coming into St. Thomas’ Church to “experience” parts of the Christmas Story from Monday 9 December to Thursday 12 December, mornings and afternoons.

Could you volunteer to help? Either as a leader or a helper.

Please talk to Richard, and/or come to a meeting at St. Thomas’ on Thursday 3 October between 10:30 am and 11:30 am.

Saying Goodbye Poster

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Roles on a Sunday Morning

Would you like to volunteer on a Sunday morning for:
♢ Intercessions
♢ Readings
♢ Welcoming
♢ Serving at the Altar
♢ Setting up and serving tea and coffee.

Please speak to Nick.

Regular Activities

These are the usual times of the regular activities at St. Thomas'.

If you would like to book make a booking, please contact Rev Nick.

But please make sure that there is no activity already taking place at your preferred time.

SUNDAY
10:30 amSt. Thomas' Sunday Worship
10:30 am
(1st & 2nd Sundays of month)
St. Thomas' Sunday School
1:30 pmBrethren in Christ Church
MONDAY
2:00 pm
(2nd Monday of the month)
Chai & Chat
6:00 pm
(starting 21 October)
Oldham Youth Service
TUESDAY
10:15 amChai & Connect
6:30 pmXanadu Dance Troupe
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
9:00 amSt. Thomas CE Primary School Service
10:00 amFarsi / Dari Discussion Group
1:00 pm
(not school holidays)
English Conversation Class
4:15 pmImpact Mixed Martial Arts
FRIDAY

Heritage & Visits

If you would like to look around St. Thomas' Church with a group or by yourself, please contact Revd. Nick Andrewes to make arrangements on the number below. Alternatively, you are welcome to do so while the church is open on a Thursday or a Sunday morning.

Diary

  • Sunday 29 September 2024
  • 10:30 am
  • 18TH AFTER TRINITY
  • Holy Communion with Holy Baptism
  • St. Thomas' Church
  • Saturday 5 October 2024
  • 10:00 am
  • COFFEE MORNING
  • All Welcome
  • St. Paul's Church
  • Saturday 5 October 2024
  • 3:00 pm
  • COMMUNITY ROOM BOOKED
  • until 9pm
  • St. Paul's Church
  • Sunday 6 October 2024
  • 10:30 am
  • HARVEST FESTIVAL
  • Holy Communion
  • St. Thomas' Church